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The settings given here are intended only as general guidelines. You may construct your own chart for the specific seeds and cultivars being sown, but this will get you started. See the hole size chart for a more extensive list of seeds and hole sizes.
Height settings for needle manifolds may be ½ - 1 less than on the chart as the needle manifolds are a bit shorter than other manifolds. Vacuum, vibration, tilt and RPM settings are all variables to take into account for accurate seed sowing. Present only 2-3 layers of seed to the manifold tips for accurate pick up. See Section III C for a detailed explanation of the different adjustments and calibration system. Call Blackmore (800) 874-8660 with any questions.
For sowing more difficult seeds such as raw Begonia and Marigold, refer to the sections V and VI. Where “w brush” is noted, the candy striped brush is to be lowered into the seed inventory tray to wipe the extra seeds off the top of the manifold.
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Annuals
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Manifold
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Height
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Vacuum
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Pressure
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Vibration
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Tilt
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RPM
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| Ageratum |
2
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1
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2
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2
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4.5
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6.5
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| Alyssum |
3 Hole
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1
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2+
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2
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5
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8.5
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| Aster |
Orange Needle
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1
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5
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2
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5
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5.5
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| Begonia (raw) |
Begonia w brush
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1
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12
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2
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6
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9+ talcum Powder
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60+
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| Begonia (pelleted) |
Orange
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1-2
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12+
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1
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5
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4 - 5
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| Browalia |
2
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.5
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5
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2
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4
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5.5
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| Celosia |
2
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.5
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0
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2
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5
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5.5
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| Cineraria |
2
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2
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2
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2
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5
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7.5
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| Coleus |
2 or 2 hole
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.5
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20
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2
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5
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5.5
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| Dianthus |
2
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1.5
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5
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2
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5
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6.5
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| Dusty Miller |
2
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2
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2
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2
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5
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7.5
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| Granimun / Pelargonium |
Orange/Blue
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3
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18
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2
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5
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6.5
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| Impatiens |
2 or 2.5
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1
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4 - 8
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2
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5
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7.5
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60+
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| Nicotiana |
1 w brush
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1
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18
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1
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4
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5.5 - 6.5
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| Marigold (use special seed tray & drop tube) |
Orange, Blue, Purple
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2 - 3
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4 - 10
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3
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4 - 5
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9+ talcum powder
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30
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| Pansy |
Orange
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3 - 4
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8
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2
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4.5
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5.5 talcum powder
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60+
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| Petunia (pelleted) |
Orange
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1 - 2
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12+
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1
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5
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4 - 5
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60+
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| Petunia (raw) |
1 w brush
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1
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4 - 8
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1
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4
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5.5 - 6.5
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| Phlox |
Orange
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1
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4
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2
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4.5
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6.5
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| Portulaca |
3 hole
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1
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5
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1
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5
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5.5
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| Salvia |
Orange
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3 - 4
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20
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1
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4
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5
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| Salvia Victoria |
2 or 2.5
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1
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18
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2
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4
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5
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| Snap (raw) |
2 or Snap with brush
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1
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1
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2
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5
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5 - 6
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Snap (pelleted)
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Orange
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1 - 2
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12+
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1
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5
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4 - 5
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60+
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| Verbana |
Orange
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4
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5
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2
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5
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7.5
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| Vinca |
Orange
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1
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4
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2
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4.5
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6.5
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Viola
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2 or 2.5
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1
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18
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2
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4
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5
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Wee Willie Dianthus
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2
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1
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8
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2
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4.5
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6.5
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Manifold
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Height
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Vacuum
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Pressure
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Vibration
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Tilt
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RPM
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Cabbage
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Blue, Purple
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4 - 5
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20
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1
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4
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5
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60
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Celery (raw)
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2 or 2.5
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1
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2
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2
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5
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8+
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Celery (pelleted)
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Orange
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2 - 3
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20
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1
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4
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5
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60+
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Jalpeno Pepper
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Orange, Blue
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5
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12 - 18
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2
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4
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5.5
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Lettuce (use marigold seed tray)
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2 or 2.5
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1
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5
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2
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5
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9+
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Lettuce (butter crunch)
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Orange
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4
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5
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2
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5
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9+
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Pepper (bell)
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Blue, Purple
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4 - 5
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12 - 20
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2
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5
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6.5
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30
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Strawberry
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2
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.5
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4
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2
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5
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5.5
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Tomato
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Orange, Blue
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2
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7 - 10
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2
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5
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9+
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Tomato (Big Boy)
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Orange, Blue
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2
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12
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2
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5
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7+
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Tomato (pelleted)
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Green
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5+
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20
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1
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4
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5
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30
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| Many of the manifolds/settings for perennials are to allow multiple or even clumps of seed to be sown. |
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Perennials
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Manifold
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Height
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Vacuum
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Pressure
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Vibration
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Tilt
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RPM
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Achillea
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2 or 2 hole
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1
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2
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1
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5
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5.5
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Arabis
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2
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2
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2
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2
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5
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7.5
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Athenis
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2
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2
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16
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2
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5
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7.5
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Aquilegia
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2
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1
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20
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2
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5
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5.5
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Aster
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Orange
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3
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6
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1
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5
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8.5
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| Aubrieta |
2
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.5
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16
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2
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5
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6
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| Bellis |
2
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1
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2
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1
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4
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7.5
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| Campanula |
2
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.5
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4
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2
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5
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6
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| Candytuft |
Orange
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3 - 4
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16
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2
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4.5
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6
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| Cerastium |
2
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.5
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20
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2
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5
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5.5
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| Cherianthus |
2
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.5
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20
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2
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4.5
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5.5
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| Chrysanthemum Alaska |
Orange
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2
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4
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1
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5
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6
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| Chrysanthemum Silver Princess |
2
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.5
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12
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2
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4
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6
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| Coreopsis |
Orange
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3
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4
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1
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4
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7
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| Delphinium Pacific Giant |
Orange
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2
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6
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2
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4.5
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6
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| Dianthus Deltoides clumps |
1
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2
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10
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2
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4
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5.5
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| Dianthus Mayflower |
2
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1
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20+
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2
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5.5
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5.5
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| Digitalis |
1
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1
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22
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1
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4
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5.5
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| Gypsophila |
2
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.5
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6
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2
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5
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6
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| Heuchera |
1
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2
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10
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2
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4
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5.5
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| Lavandula |
2
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.5
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6
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2
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4.5
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6
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| Lychnis |
1
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1
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18
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1
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4
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5.5
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| Matricaria |
1
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2
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10
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2
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4
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5.5
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| Myosotis |
2
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.5
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6
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2
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4
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6
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| Ornamental Grass |
Orange
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2
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6
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2
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4.4
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6
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| Physalis |
2
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.5
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12
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2
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4
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6
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